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| Launch Date | Recalls Number | Make | Recalls Model Information | Concern | Defect | Remedy | Vehicle Numbers | Manufacturer Ref | Model | VIN Start | VIN End | Build Start | Build End |
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| 04/01/93 | R/1992/071 | VAUXHALL | Carlton Senator and Omega | POSSIBLE CRACKING IN STEERING DROP ARM AND BRACKET | Cracking may occur in the steering drop arm or idler arm and bracket assembly which if not detected could ultimately affect steering control. | Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the subject components. Any arms or brackets identified as belonging to the affected batches will be replaced with quality assured examples. | 4489 | CARLTON | N1269800 - P1069260 | 01/08/1992 | 30/11/1992 | ||
| 04/01/93 | R/1992/071 | VAUXHALL | Carlton Senator and Omega | POSSIBLE CRACKING IN STEERING DROP ARM AND BRACKET | Cracking may occur in the steering drop arm or idler arm and bracket assembly which if not detected could ultimately affect steering control. | Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the subject components. Any arms or brackets identified as belonging to the affected batches will be replaced with quality assured examples. | 4489 | OMEGA | 01/08/1992 | 30/11/1992 | |||
| 04/01/93 | R/1992/071 | VAUXHALL | Carlton Senator and Omega | POSSIBLE CRACKING IN STEERING DROP ARM AND BRACKET | Cracking may occur in the steering drop arm or idler arm and bracket assembly which if not detected could ultimately affect steering control. | Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the subject components. Any arms or brackets identified as belonging to the affected batches will be replaced with quality assured examples. | 4489 | SENATOR | 01/08/1992 | 30/11/1992 | |||
| 13/01/93 | R/1992/068 | IVECO | New Cargo | POSSIBLE INADVERTENT OPERATION OF DRIVERS SEAT | Air suspension driver's seat may inadvertently operate incorrectly positioning the driver in relation to the vehicle controls. | Recall affected vehicles to change the control system on the drivers seat. | 154 | CARGO SERIES | Various between serial Nos. 101 - 3594 | 01/06/1991 | 30/07/1992 | ||
| 18/01/93 | R/1992/066 | VW | Polo | BRAKE PIPES MAY CHAFE ON OTHER COMPONENTS | On the subject vehicles it is possible that the brake pipe holder may not have been correctly positioned on the steering rack. This could allow the brake pipe to chafe on adjoining components and cause pipe damage. | Recall the affected vehicles and if necessary modify the position of the pipe holder and pipes to eliminate the possibility of the pipes chafing on other components. | 42414 | POLO | 80MY000001 to 80PY024118 | 01/07/1990 | 31/08/1992 | ||
| 21/01/93 | R/1993/009 | FORD | Escort RS Cosworth | FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS | A small number of subject vehicles may have been equipped with front brake discs of insufficient metal thickness. This could adversely affect braking performance. | Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the front brake discs. Where any disc does not meet the manufacturers dimensional specification both front discs will be renewed. | 769 | ESCORT | 1992 NA NG NC NK ND NE NL NY NS NT 1993 PJ. | 01/01/1993 | 16/01/1993 | ||
| 25/01/93 | R/1992/073 | SEAT | Toledo (with ABS) | ABS WIRING MODIFICATION | The anti-lock brake electronic control unit may malfunction due to receiving a reversed polarity feed through its earthing system which shares a common earth point with other electrical systems on the vehicle. | Recall the affected vehicles and alter the wiring system to provide a separate earthing point for the ABS system. | 713 | TOLEDO | Various | 01/10/1991 | 28/02/1993 | ||
| 03/02/93 | R/1993/001 | CITROEN | XM V6 SI XM V6 SEI | HARDENING OF FUEL LINES | Due to the effects of age and temperature the underbonnet rubber fuel lines may harden. This could lead to the possibility of fuel leakage particularly when the engine is cold. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the existing fuel pipes with the modified versions introduced to production vehicles in 1992. | 1399 | XM | VF7Y3xx0000xx0000 where xx is AD AG AL or AW | 01/01/1989 | 30/06/1992 | ||
| 09/02/93 | RCOMP/93/002 | BALCO | Balco brake pads | POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FRICTION MATERIAL (CONTINUED) | A few instances of detachment of the brake pad friction material from the backing plate have occurred. This has only happened on Vauxhall Astras and Cavaliers equipped with these pads as replacement equipment and is restricted to a particular b | (Continued) Where this is the case the pads will be replaced with quality assured examples. | 2500 | BRAKE PADS | Various | 01/07/1991 | 31/08/1991 | ||
| 09/02/93 | RCOMP/93/002 | BALCO | Balco brake pads | POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FRICTION MATERIAL | A few instances of detachment of the brake pad friction material from the backing plate have occurred. This has only happened on Vauxhall Astras and Cavaliers equipped with these pads as replacement equipment and is restricted to a particular b | The distributors of the brake pads Eurotec Automotive Ltd have contacted all distributors and retailers asking them to return all unsold stock from the suspect batch. Additionally distributors and retailers have been requested to contact as far as po | 2500 | BRAKE PADS | Various | 01/07/1991 | 31/08/1991 | ||
| 15/02/93 | R/1992/074 | MERCEDES BENZ | 2433/2534 | FRACTURE OF FUEL BALANCE PIPE | The fuel balance pipe between the twin fuel tanks may fracture and allow the diesel fuel to escape. | Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified balance pipe between the fuel tanks. | 457 | 24 SERIES | Various | 01/01/1990 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 15/02/93 | R/1992/074 | MERCEDES BENZ | 2433/2534 | FRACTURE OF FUEL BALANCE PIPE | The fuel balance pipe between the twin fuel tanks may fracture and allow the diesel fuel to escape. | Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified balance pipe between the fuel tanks. | 457 | 25 SERIES | 01/01/1990 | 31/12/1992 | |||
| 18/02/93 | R/1993/005 | RENAULT VI | 50 Series | POSSIBLE SPONTANEOUS RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE | A batch of vehicles has been identified where the parking brake pawl teeth have been incorrectly formed and are of insufficient depth. This may result in damage to the pawl teeth as well as those on the handbrake ratchet and could permit spontaneous release | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the parking brake ratchet and pawl mechanisms with quality assured components. This recall supersedes former campaign R1992/17 since Renault have decided to replace the ratchet and pawl mechanisms on | 872 | 50 SERIES | 222000 to 223253 Inclusive | ||||
| 26/02/93 | R/1993/006 | FODEN | 2000 / 3000 / 4000 Series | DISCONNECTION OF CERTAIN BRAKING SYSTEM PUSH-IN FITTINGS | Two instances have occurred whereby push in connections used on the air braking system have disconnected. This has only happened where pipe reducers have been used. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace all push-in connections on the air braking system with compression joints. | 955 | 4000 SERIES | 01/04/1991 | 30/04/1991 | |||
| 26/02/93 | R/1993/006 | FODEN | 2000 / 3000 / 4000 Series | DISCONNECTION OF CERTAIN BRAKING SYSTEM PUSH-IN FITTINGS | Two instances have occurred whereby push in connections used on the air braking system have disconnected. This has only happened where pipe reducers have been used. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace all push-in connections on the air braking system with compression joints. | 955 | 2000 SERIES | 250000 - 250127 300330 - 300427 404600 - 405444 | 01/04/1991 | 30/04/1991 | ||
| 26/02/93 | R/1993/006 | FODEN | 2000 / 3000 / 4000 Series | DISCONNECTION OF CERTAIN BRAKING SYSTEM PUSH-IN FITTINGS | Two instances have occurred whereby push in connections used on the air braking system have disconnected. This has only happened where pipe reducers have been used. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace all push-in connections on the air braking system with compression joints. | 955 | 3000 SERIES | 01/04/1991 | 30/04/1991 | |||
| 01/03/93 | RM/93/002 | HARLEY DAVIDSON | 1340's | POSSIBLE FUEL OVERFLOW | There is a possibility that fuel may leak from the carburettor onto the road surface. | Recall the affected machines for removal and examination of the carburettor components. These will be replaced by modified versions as required. However where evidence of improper machining of the fuel inlet valve seat is found the carburettor unit will be replaced. | 1935 | 1340 | Various | 01/01/1990 | 31/12/1991 | ||
| 01/03/93 | RM/93/001 | HARLEY DAVIDSON | Softail | SHORTING OF STARTER RELAY | An internal short circuit may occur in the starter relay. This could generate sufficient heat to constitute a fire risk. | Recall the affected machines and replace the original relay with a version incorporating improved sealing properties. At the same time the relay will be repositioned to render it less liable to the ingress of moisture. | 1754 | SOFTAIL | Various | 01/01/1989 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 18/03/93 | R/1993/014 | KIA | Pride | DASHBOARD WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE | A wiring harness routed behind the dashboard may chafe on the ECU mounting bracket. This could damage the loom and render several electrical circuits inoperative. | Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a protective covering on the ECU mounting bracket edge. | 2588 | PRIDE | KNE DA2 *** P6005272 - P6007875 | 01/05/1992 | 28/02/1993 | ||
| 23/03/93 | R/1993/024 | PEUGEOT | 405 | POSSIBLE PETROL LEAKAGE | The injector retaining clamps may not have been correctly tightened. This could result in leakage of fuel from around the injectors. | Recall the affected vehicles and ensure that the injector clamp bolts are tightened to the manufacturers specification. | 323 | 405 | Various | 03/11/1992 | 15/01/1993 | ||
| 01/04/93 | R/1993/031 | LEYLAND DAF | 75 and 85 Series | POSSIBLE UNSCHEDULED APPLICATION OF SPRING BRAKE | As a result of possible incorrect fitment the air pipe from the parking brake valve to the connectors on the warning light pressure switch may separate and cause unscheduled application of the spring brake. | Recall the affected vehicles and check that fitment and installation of the subject pipe conforms to the manufacturers production standard. | 75 | 75 SERIES | E395340 - E399665 | 01/11/1992 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 01/04/93 | R/1993/031 | LEYLAND DAF | 75 and 85 Series | POSSIBLE UNSCHEDULED APPLICATION OF SPRING BRAKE | As a result of possible incorrect fitment the air pipe from the parking brake valve to the connectors on the warning light pressure switch may separate and cause unscheduled application of the spring brake. | Recall the affected vehicles and check that fitment and installation of the subject pipe conforms to the manufacturers production standard. | 75 | 85 SERIES | 01/11/1992 | 31/12/1992 | |||
| 22/04/93 | R/1993/020 | LANCIA | Delta Integrale | FRONT SUSPENSION REAR MOUNTINGS | In a small batch of vehicles in the above chassis range very severe usage may produce deterioration of the chassis mounting points for the front suspension arms which could compromise the directional stability of the vehicle. | Recalled vehicles will be inspected and a reinforcement plate will be fitted accordingly. | 66 | DELTA | 540927 to 569654 | 01/01/1991 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 23/04/93 | R/1993/015 | RENAULT | 19 - 16V | POSSIBLE CRACKING OF FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER MOUNTING | The front suspension upper mounting plate cups may crack. Under certain conditions this could affect vehicle handling. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the front suspension upper mounting plates with examples incorporating an alternative metal specification. | 4247 | 19 | Various | ||||
| 26/04/93 | R/1993/011 | VW | Transporter and Caravelle | STEERING SHAFT CLAMPING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN | The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control. | Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for | 74 | CARAVELLE | 01/10/1990 | 31/10/1992 | |||
| 26/04/93 | R/1993/011 | VW | Transporter and Caravelle | STEERING SHAFT CLAMPING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN | The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control. | Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for | 74 | TRANSPORTER | 70MH000001 - 70PH069881 | 01/10/1990 | 31/10/1992 | ||
| 27/04/93 | R/1993/013 | AUDI | 80 | POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID | Power steering fluid may leak from the top seal of the steering assembly pinion housing into the vehicle passenger compartment. | Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified oil seal to the steering assembly pinion housing. | 898 | 80 | 8B NA 008331 - 8B NA 009107 | ||||
| 27/04/93 | R/1993/013 | AUDI | 80 | POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID | Power steering fluid may leak from the top seal of the steering assembly pinion housing into the vehicle passenger compartment. | Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified oil seal to the steering assembly pinion housing. | 898 | 8C NA 150000 - 8C NA 174001 | |||||
| 27/04/93 | R/1993/013 | AUDI | 80 | POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID | Power steering fluid may leak from the top seal of the steering assembly pinion housing into the vehicle passenger compartment. | Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified oil seal to the steering assembly pinion housing. | 898 | 8G NA 009218 - 8G NA 010049 | |||||
| 05/05/93 | R/1993/021 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Strato 210 | POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET | The spot weld on the steering gear mounting bracket may prevent the flanged nuts on the bolts securing the bracket to the chassis frame from seating correctly. This could result in the bracket working loose from the chassis frame with an adverse affect | Recall the affected vehicles and substitute Hex Clevelok nuts for the original flanged examples. | 78 | STRATO | Prior to 90747 | 17/08/1992 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| 10/05/93 | R/1993/010 | VW | Transporter and Caravelle | INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE | The pawl spring fitted as original equipment to the parking brake may be insufficiently long and consequently fail to exert enough pressure to ensure that the pawl engages positively in the ratchet teeth. This could allow the parking brake to release | Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original pawl spring with a longer version. | 3918 | TRANSPORTER | 70MH000001 - 70PH011981 | 01/10/1990 | 31/05/1992 | ||
| 10/05/93 | R/1993/010 | VW | Transporter and Caravelle | INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE | The pawl spring fitted as original equipment to the parking brake may be insufficiently long and consequently fail to exert enough pressure to ensure that the pawl engages positively in the ratchet teeth. This could allow the parking brake to release | Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original pawl spring with a longer version. | 3918 | CARAVELLE | 01/10/1990 | 31/05/1992 | |||
| 12/05/93 | R/1993/038 | VOLVO TRUCK | F12 WITH TD123E/ES | FUEL PUMP CONTROL ROD BREAKAGE | Instances of breakage of the control rod within the fuel injection pump have occurred. Should this happen at high engine revs it could affect control of the vehicle since the rod may jam and prevent the engine from returning to idling speed. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel injection pump and its attachments. | 28 | 903897 - 904562 375177 - 379224 | |||||
| 12/05/93 | R/1993/038 | VOLVO TRUCK | F12 WITH TD123E/ES | FUEL PUMP CONTROL ROD BREAKAGE | Instances of breakage of the control rod within the fuel injection pump have occurred. Should this happen at high engine revs it could affect control of the vehicle since the rod may jam and prevent the engine from returning to idling speed. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel injection pump and its attachments. | 28 | F12 | 100017 - 101768 372499 - 379240 487778 - 495007 | ||||
| 17/05/93 | R/1993/029 | SAO | Penza | STEERING RACK BEARING | It is possible that the steering rack pinion nose bearing may have been omitted during manufacture. This would result in stiffness of the steering. | The affected vehicles will be recalled and examined to establish that the pinion nose bearing has been fitted. Where the bearing is found to be missing the steering rack will be replace with quality assured unit. | 1207 | PENZA | AFAPA2* A2XR494203 to XR565789 | 01/06/1991 | 31/12/1991 | ||
| 28/05/93 | R/1993/036 | VAUXHALL | Corsa | POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING | Under certain conditions the alternator feed wire/terminal may contact the clutch cable and the instrument panel harness may chafe against the steering column. Either of these concerns could lead to short circuiting and. | Recall the affected vehicles reposition the alternator terminal and secure the wiring harnesses in the bulkhead area away from moving parts. | 12000 | CORSA | Up to P4215898 | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1993 | ||
| 04/06/93 | R/1993/033 | VOLVO CAR | 940 Turbo | POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THROTTLE | A plastic clip may have been left in the engine air inlet hose during initial assembly. Should this clip be drawn into the throttle housing it may cause the throttle to jam. | Recall the affected vehicles and check the engine air inlet hose removing the clip (if present). | 805 | 945 (Estate) 58712 - 77976 | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1993 | |||
| 04/06/93 | R/1993/033 | VOLVO CAR | 940 Turbo | POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THROTTLE | A plastic clip may have been left in the engine air inlet hose during initial assembly. Should this clip be drawn into the throttle housing it may cause the throttle to jam. | Recall the affected vehicles and check the engine air inlet hose removing the clip (if present). | 805 | 900 SERIES | 944 (Saloon) 104646 - 127209 | 01/01/1993 | 31/12/1993 | ||
| 22/06/93 | R/1993/026 | SEAT | Toledo (with ABS) | POSSIBLE BRAKE PIPE CHAFING ON CERTAIN MODELS | The steel brake pipe from the master cylinder to the ABS valve block may chafe on the air cleaner hose. This could result in failure of the pipe with loss of braking on one circuit. | Recall the affected vehicles shorten and re-route the air cleaner hose to avoid possible contact with the brake pipe. Where chafing has taken place the brake pipe will be replaced. | 800 | TOLEDO | ZD027644 - ZD195166 | 01/08/1991 | 30/11/1992 | ||
| 28/06/93 | R/1993/028 | VW | Corrado VR6 | CHAFING OF WIRING LOOMS AND POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE | 1) Certain cable looms in the engine compartment may chafe on adjacent sharp edges with the possibility of a short circuit. 2) Leakage may develop in the hose connections to the fuel manifold. | 1) Recall the affected vehicles re-route secure and protect the subject cable looms as required to eliminate chafing. 2) Replace the fuel hose securing clamps check the condition of the hoses and replace as required. | 448 | CORRADO | 50 NK 000001 - 50 NK 016932 50 PK 000001 - 50 PK 005031 | 01/08/1991 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 28/06/93 | R/1993/034 | RENAULT | Clio 16 valve | PETROL SMELL IN CAR | Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment. | Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced. | 579 | C57 D F 000001 to 006565 | 01/03/1991 | 31/12/1991 | |||
| 28/06/93 | R/1993/034 | RENAULT | Clio 16 valve | PETROL SMELL IN CAR | Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment. | Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced. | 579 | CLIO | C57 5 F 000001 to 015939 | 01/03/1991 | 31/12/1991 | ||
| 02/07/93 | R/1993/032 | LAND ROVER | Range Rover and Discovery | POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH | The window operating switch may latch in the 'pressed' condition. This could result in the window continuing to operate up or down when pressure on the switch is released. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original window switches with quality assured units. | 1415 | DISCOVERY | 10/08/1992 | 15/09/1992 | |||
| 02/07/93 | R/1993/032 | LAND ROVER | Range Rover and Discovery | POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH | The window operating switch may latch in the 'pressed' condition. This could result in the window continuing to operate up or down when pressure on the switch is released. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original window switches with quality assured units. | 1415 | RANGE ROVER | Various | 10/08/1992 | 15/09/1992 | ||
| 06/07/93 | R/1993/043 | ALFA ROMEO | Alfa Romeo 155 2.0 TS and 2.6 V6 with ABS | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARINGS | On a specific batch of rear wheel bearings the outer bearing race may break up during certain operating conditions leading to failure of the bearing and hub detachment. | Recall the affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the affected bearings. | 325 | 155 | 0658 to 048253 | 01/01/1992 | 31/12/1993 | ||
| 19/07/93 | R/1993/045 | FIAT | Tipo 1.4 / 1.6 | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FRONT SPRING | A specific batch of vehicles have been equipped with front suspension coil springs which may suffer from localised corrosion. This can cause breakage of the springs with an adverse effect on vehicle control. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original coil springs with quality assured examples. | 4594 | 4041742 to 4169945 | 01/09/1988 | 30/11/1988 | |||
| 19/07/93 | R/1993/045 | FIAT | Tipo 1.4 / 1.6 | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FRONT SPRING | A specific batch of vehicles have been equipped with front suspension coil springs which may suffer from localised corrosion. This can cause breakage of the springs with an adverse effect on vehicle control. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original coil springs with quality assured examples. | 4594 | TIPO | 00000723 to 0003615 2091985 to 2168972 | 01/09/1988 | 30/11/1988 | ||
| 20/07/93 | R/1993/048 | LEYLAND | Olympian | BRAKE ACTUATOR PUSH RODS MAY STICK | The painted brake actuator push rods may stick on the anti-grunt bush on the actuator body allowing the brakes to stick on after release at one or more wheel stations. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original actuator push rods with zinc plated versions. | 664 | OLYMPIAN | 11667 - 20977 (Front/Tag Axles) 11667 - 20989 (Rear Axle) | ||||
| 03/08/93 | RM/93/003 | BMW MOTORCYCLES | R1100 RS | POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT | An extension bracket connecting the main lead to the battery positive terminal can contact the battery carrier. This may result in a short circuit disturbing the operation of the ABS braking system. | Recall the affected machines for removal of the subject bracket and the fitting of a cable direct to the battery positive terminal. | 302 | R SERIES | 0290001 to 0295780 | 01/02/1993 | 30/06/1993 | ||
| 12/08/93 | R/1993/037 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Strato | INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF DRIVING SEAT | The air suspended/air operated driving seat may rise to its full height limit and remain in that position regardless of prior adjustment. | Recall the affected vehicles and modify the driving seat internal valve assembly to eliminate the possibility of the seat inadvertently rising. | 88 | STRATO | 89668 to 90889 | 01/10/1992 | 31/03/1993 | ||
| 12/08/93 | R/1993/053 | MERCEDES BENZ | 609D 709D 711D 811D | BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME JAMMED | The heads of the bolts securing the retarder actuating bracket to the brake pedal may contact the retarder microswitch and cause the brake pedal to jam. | Recall the affected vehicles for the removal of any protrusion on the retarder switch support bracket and the fitment of the countersunk bolts between the retarder actuating bracket and the brake pedal. | 939 | 600 SERIES | 668 002/062/063 | 01/01/1989 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 12/08/93 | R/1993/053 | MERCEDES BENZ | 609D 709D 711D 811D | BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME JAMMED | The heads of the bolts securing the retarder actuating bracket to the brake pedal may contact the retarder microswitch and cause the brake pedal to jam. | Recall the affected vehicles for the removal of any protrusion on the retarder switch support bracket and the fitment of the countersunk bolts between the retarder actuating bracket and the brake pedal. | 939 | 700 SERIES | 669 003/303 | 01/01/1989 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 12/08/93 | R/1993/053 | MERCEDES BENZ | 609D 709D 711D 811D | BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME JAMMED | The heads of the bolts securing the retarder actuating bracket to the brake pedal may contact the retarder microswitch and cause the brake pedal to jam. | Recall the affected vehicles for the removal of any protrusion on the retarder switch support bracket and the fitment of the countersunk bolts between the retarder actuating bracket and the brake pedal. | 939 | 800 SERIES | 670 303 | 01/01/1989 | 31/12/1992 | ||
| 16/08/93 | R/1993/056 | LTI | Faiway Driver | FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY | The starter motor terminal may fail causing interruption in the feed to various other electrical circuits. Such a failure would immobilise the vehicle and render the lighting system inoperative. | Recall the affected vehicles for modifications to the wiring which will prevent such an interruption from occurring. | 2118 | FAIRWAY | SCRF3B3KXMC076588 - SCRF3B3MXPC078714 | 23/12/1991 | 06/03/1993 | ||
| 28/08/93 | R/1993/057 | PORSCHE | 911 | CONVERTIBLE TOP FRONT LOCKS MAY FRACTURE | The front latch hooks securing the convertible top to the windscreen frame may fracture and in the worst case allow the convertible top to retract without warning whilst the vehicle is being driven. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original latch hooks with modified versions. | 2 | 911 | 96RS455118 and 96RS455123 | 01/03/1993 | 31/03/1993 | ||
| 13/09/93 | R/1993/051 | VAUXHALL | Astra Turbo Diesel | ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE ON POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY | The engine wiring harness may chafe on the power steering pump pulley resulting in a possible fire hazard. | Recall the affected vehicles and secure the wiring harness with cable ties as per the manufacturers instructions. At the same time the wiring will be checked for damage and where this has occurred it will be rectified as required. | 14452 | ASTRA | 57P8104212 to R8153213 | 04/09/1992 | 29/01/1993 | ||
| 18/09/93 | R/1993/061 | ERF | EC Models | STEERING GEAR MOUNTING | The bolts securing the steering gear adaptor plate to the chassis mounting casting may not have been tightened to the correct torque at initial assembly. If not corrected this could have an effect on steering control. | Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering gear adaptor plate to chassis bracket bolts tightening to the manufacturers specification where necessary. Any bolts suspected of being damaged due to looseness should be replaced. | 537 | EC | Various | ||||
| 23/09/93 | R/1993/059 | FODEN | 3000 / 4000 Series | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF BOLTS SECURING AXLE TRANSVERSE LOCATING RODS | There is a possibility that the bolts securing the torque rods to their anchorage may fail allowing excess movement of the axle(s) | Recall the affected vehicles for checking of the subject bolts. Replace all 8 bolts within the assembly if any suspect bolts are identified. | 121 | 4000 SERIES | 01/03/1993 | ||||
| 23/09/93 | R/1993/059 | FODEN | 3000 / 4000 Series | POSSIBLE FAILURE OF BOLTS SECURING AXLE TRANSVERSE LOCATING RODS | There is a possibility that the bolts securing the torque rods to their anchorage may fail allowing excess movement of the axle(s) | Recall the affected vehicles for checking of the subject bolts. Replace all 8 bolts within the assembly if any suspect bolts are identified. | 121 | 3000 SERIES | Various | 01/03/1993 | |||
| 27/09/93 | R/1993/060 | FORD | Escort Eclipse | TAILGATE STRUT BRACKETS MAY BEND. | There is a possibility that one or both of the brackets which attach the tailgate struts to the body 'C' pillars may bend allowing the strut to detach. This could permit the tailgate to close unexpectedly. | Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent. | 23485 | ESCORT | 1990 LY LS LT LJ LU LM | 01/02/1990 | 30/07/1990 | ||
| 11/10/93 | R/1993/055 | NISSAN | C23 Serena | POSSIBLE MISAPPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE | Insufficient clearance between the ratchet internal mechanism and the handbrake lever sideplates may lead to misapplication of the parking brake resulting in the vehicle not being held. | Recall the affected vehicle for replacement of the original handbrake lever with a revised version. | 1542 | SERENA | 150000 - 167927 | 01/07/1992 | 31/05/1993 | ||
| 11/10/93 | R/1993/054 | NISSAN | Micra K11 | INSUFFICIENT SECURITY OF THE FUEL FILLER HOSE TO TUBE JOINT | The security of the fuel filler hose to tube joint may be insufficient due to clip size and clamping capability. If ignored fuel leakage may occur. | Replace the original hose clip with an alternative version designed to increase the clamping effect on the hose. | 8578 | MICRA | 000001-078375 | 01/08/1992 | 31/03/1993 | ||
| 12/10/93 | R/1994/057 | PLAXTON | Premier and Excalibur | OBSTRUCTION OF FOOTBRAKE PEDAL | The drivers footwell air outlet nozzle can become detached and may obstruct footbrake pedal movement. | Plaxtons have written to every operator of potentially affected vehicles advising details of a minor modification to the method of securing the subject nozzle. This work will be carried out by the operators who will advise Plaxtons when it is compl | 389 | PREMIER | Various | 01/10/1991 | 31/10/1993 | ||
| 12/10/93 | R/1994/057 | PLAXTON | Premier and Excalibur | OBSTRUCTION OF FOOTBRAKE PEDAL | The drivers footwell air outlet nozzle can become detached and may obstruct footbrake pedal movement. | Plaxtons have written to every operator of potentially affected vehicles advising details of a minor modification to the method of securing the subject nozzle. This work will be carried out by the operators who will advise Plaxtons when it is compl | 389 | EXCALIBUR | 01/10/1991 | 31/10/1993 | |||
| 25/10/93 | R/1993/030 | SKODA | Favorit | POSSIBLE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS/HANDBRAKE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET SECURITY. | A. Potential loss of electrical power in any one of the fuse board circuits e.g. lights or windscreen wipers) due to poor quality soldered connections and possible damage to wiring behind the central console as a result of contact with the heater | A. Replace the fuse board with a quality assured unit and fit a protective clip to the heater controls on all the affected vehicles. | 27000 | FAVORIT | 0000001 - 0670292 5000001 - 5019664 | 31/12/1992 | |||
| 29/10/93 | R/1993/070 | PEUGEOT | 405 | FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE BRACKET | The welding attaching the front suspension lower wishbone bracket to the subframe may be suspect. In extreme conditions this could affect the driving quality of the vehicle. | Recall the affected vehicles and check the integrity of the subject welding. Where this is not to specification the subframe attachment will be reinforced by bolting or in extreme cases the subframe will be changed. | 27859 | 405 | Various | 01/09/1992 | 31/03/1993 | ||
| 29/10/93 | R/1993/064 | TOYOTA | Previa | POSSIBLE LOSS OF WINDSCREEN WIPER ACTION. | The windscreen wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm may be of insufficient strength and could fail under extreme operating conditions with loss of wiper action. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm with modified components. | 2506 | PREVIA | JT111AC11 00000168 to 00024524 | 01/01/1990 | 30/06/1991 | ||
| 02/11/93 | R/1993/063 | MERCEDES BENZ | 201 | INCORRECT BRAKE CALIPERS MAY BE FITTED | In isolated instances a floating caliper may have been installed in combination with a ventilated brake disc at the offside front wheel station. Should this be the case excess caliper movement may occur as pad wear progresses. | Recall the affected vehicles to check for the correct caliper/disc combination replacing any incorrect calipers with the correct version | 569 | 200 SERIES | G089470 to G093318 | 01/05/1993 | 30/07/1993 | ||
| 27/11/93 | R/1993/023 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Strato | DISCONNECTION OF CERTAIN BRAKING SYSTEM PIPE FITTINGS | There is a possibility that certain of the push in pipe connections on the braking system may detach resulting in unscheduled application of the brakes. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the appropriate fittings with compression joints. | 71 | STRATO | 85454 to 87426 | 01/09/1988 | 30/09/1989 | ||
| 03/12/93 | R/1993/022 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Strato Tractor | CHASSIS JUNCTION BOX WIRING | Some vehicles have been fitted with chassis junction box connector blocks which are not to the manufacturer's specification. This can result in overloading of the negative link wires and loss of the negative circuit. | Recall and examine all potentially affected vehicles to establish if they have been fitted with the incorrect connector blocks. Where identified these blocks will be replaced with quality assured versions. | 854 | STRATO | 88652 to 90582 | 01/07/1990 | 31/10/1992 | ||
| 04/12/93 | R/1993/073 | MAZDA | 626 | CHAFING OF HEADLAMP WIRING | The headlamp wiring harness may chafe against the shroud panel and result in possible short circuit with sudden failure of the headlamps. | Recall the affected vehicles and shorten the headlamp wiring harness to eliminate possible chafing on the shroud panel. In cases where the harness has been damaged by chafing the damaged section of wiring will be cut out and replaced together with t | 12599 | 626 | 4 Door : JMZ GE 12**) | 01/10/1991 | 25/05/1993 | ||
| 04/12/93 | R/1993/073 | MAZDA | 626 | CHAFING OF HEADLAMP WIRING | The headlamp wiring harness may chafe against the shroud panel and result in possible short circuit with sudden failure of the headlamps. | Recall the affected vehicles and shorten the headlamp wiring harness to eliminate possible chafing on the shroud panel. In cases where the harness has been damaged by chafing the damaged section of wiring will be cut out and replaced together with t | 12599 | 5 Door : JMZ GE 14**) 01100001 - 01270573 | 01/10/1991 | 25/05/1993 | |||
| 08/12/93 | R/1993/041 | SEDDON ATKINSON | Strato | SEIZURE OF STEERING COLUMN COUPLING SLIDING SPLINE | The steering column sliding connection may seize on its lower splines. This can cause vertical loading on the clamping bolts and eventually lead to steering failure. | Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering column lower sliding shaft with a sealed for life version. The clamp bolts will also be renewed. | 2814 | STRATO | All Strato's up to 91470 | 01/01/1988 | 31/12/1993 | ||
| 09/12/93 | R/1993/072 | VW | Transporter | WATER INGRESS TO INJECTORS | It is possible for water to enter the injection mechanism resulting in a sudden loss of engine power. | Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel distributors injectors and hoses. | 80 | TRANSPORTER | Various | 01/08/1989 | 31/05/1992 | ||
| 16/12/93 | R/1994/003 | LEYLAND DAF | FAT/FAD 75/85 | CRACKING OF SPRING SADDLES | Due to incorrect fitment on production the spring saddles on '1132' tandem axles may crack resulting in insecurity of the rear bogie. | Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified and improved spring saddle. | 102 | 85 SERIES | 01/07/1993 | 31/12/1993 | |||
| 16/12/93 | R/1994/003 | LEYLAND DAF | FAT/FAD 75/85 | CRACKING OF SPRING SADDLES | Due to incorrect fitment on production the spring saddles on '1132' tandem axles may crack resulting in insecurity of the rear bogie. | Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified and improved spring saddle. | 102 | 75 SERIES | E399866 - E402204 | 01/07/1993 | 31/12/1993 |
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